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with RCSThu, 24 May 2018 10:12:53 +0000en-GBhourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.6146235652Group Content Director Owen Ryan to exit Bauerhttp://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/group-content-director-owen-ryan-to-exit-bauer/
http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/group-content-director-owen-ryan-to-exit-bauer/#respondThu, 24 May 2018 09:19:18 +0000http://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=211643Owen Ryan is leaving Bauer Media, just months after starting his new role as Group Content Director for the Bauer City 1 Network North and Scotland.]]>

Owen Ryan is leaving Bauer Media, just months after starting his new role as Group Content Director for the Bauer City 1 Network North and Scotland.

Bauer says Owen has decided to leave the company at the end of the month.

He’s led programming for five years and been with the business for over six years. “In that time, Owen has made a significant contribution to the Bauer City Network and leaves us in a strong position with the network seeing some good growth, with 6.6 million listeners and a strong team in place,” a Bauer spokesperson said.

Gary Stein, Group Programme Director, Hits Radio Network, “Our local stations continue to thrive and lead their markets. Our focus is to build audiences across the country and create the most distinctive output that we can. Owen has made a significant contribution to our business and we wish him all the very best for the future.”

Owne Ryan was previously programme director for Hallam FM, a Programme Director with GCap Media and worked for the Australian Radio Network as a Content Director.

As a result, Brian Paige has been promoted to Content Director Scotland with full responsibility for Clyde, the network output for Scotland, as well as overseeing Forth, Northsound, Tay, West FM, MFR and Radio Borders.

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And in the North West, Chris Rick is promoted to Regional Content Director North West to include Rock FM in addition to running Radio City, City 2 and CityTalk, whilst Chris Pegg’s title changes to Content Director Hits Radio, and is responsible for Hits Radio in Manchester, across the UK and the Network output from Manchester.

]]>http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/group-content-director-owen-ryan-to-exit-bauer/feed/0211643Scott Mills does the double on Radio 1 and Radio 2http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/scott-mills-does-the-double-on-radio-1-and-radio-2/
http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/scott-mills-does-the-double-on-radio-1-and-radio-2/#commentsWed, 23 May 2018 06:58:55 +0000http://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=211619Scott Mills will be one of the first people to end a show on Radio 1 and start a show on Radio 2 at the same time.]]>

Scott Mills will be one of the first people to end a show on Radio 1 and start a show on Radio 2 at the same time.

He’s hosting his usual weekday afternoon programme from 1 till 4pm on Bank Holiday Monday, 28th May, then he’ll be on BBC Radio 2 from 4 till 7pm with a specialist “Remix” show.

Both programmes will be live – although we’re expecting the first link on Radio 2 to be pre-recorded just in case Scott doesn’t make it from Radio 1’s studio on the top floor of New Broadcasting House, to Radio 2’s studios in Wogan House just around the corner.

By our calculations though, it should take Scott less than 60 seconds to walk from one to the other, assuming the lift is waiting for him on the 8th floor.

The only time we are aware of this happened before is when Tony Blackburn broadcast live on Radio 2 then went to Radio 1 to celebrate 50 years of the two stations last September.

When asked about Scott broadcasting on both stations on the same day, a spokesperson told RadioToday: “Scott is the right talent to present a special Bank Holiday show for Radio 2 on songs that only became a hit after they were remixed.”

Scott’s Radio 2 show is described as “Scott Mills showcases the power of the remix – featuring tracks that needed that remix sheen to become a hit, alongside celebrated alternative takes on well-known classics.”

]]>http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/scott-mills-does-the-double-on-radio-1-and-radio-2/feed/112116195 live’s Rachael Bland reveals incurable cancerhttp://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/5-lives-rachael-bland-reveals-incurable-cancer/
http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/5-lives-rachael-bland-reveals-incurable-cancer/#respondTue, 22 May 2018 11:30:25 +0000http://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=211610Rachael Bland, BBC Radio 5 live presenter and co-host of the "You, Me and the Big C" podcast has been told her breast cancer is incurable.]]>

Rachael Bland, BBC Radio 5 live presenter and co-host of the “You, Me and the Big C” podcast has been told her breast cancer is incurable.

Rachael was diagnosed with cancer in November 2016 and has now started new clinical trials run by the Christie in Manchester after being told it is now metastatic.

A blog post on BigCLittleMe.co.uk by Rachael explains how she took the phone call to confirm biopsies have come back showing the same cancer is back and is in the skin.

FFS! I'm so angry for you. How you managed to get "lucky" "proud" and "help others" into that blog is beyond me. You are inspirational to me and from what I've read of your blogs and interaction here a truly Good person. Please let the trials work x

I am unbelievably gutted for you Rachael. And your lovely husband and son. The podcast has been such a friend to me since my diagnosis and I am so heartbroken at the unfairness of this for you. I’m sure you don’t feel it right now but you are so brave. I will pray for you.

]]>http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/5-lives-rachael-bland-reveals-incurable-cancer/feed/0211610Jim Gellatly joins BFBS Scotland for Breakfasthttp://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/jim-gellatly-joins-bfbs-scotland-for-breakfast/
http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/jim-gellatly-joins-bfbs-scotland-for-breakfast/#respondMon, 21 May 2018 11:36:27 +0000http://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=211591Jim Gellatly has been recruited as a forces broadcaster to present the Breakfast Show on BFBS Scotland.
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Jim Gellatly has been recruited as a forces broadcaster to present the Breakfast Show on BFBS Scotland.

The former Northsound, XFM, Clyde 1 and BBC Radio Scotland presenter is also on Amazing Radio where he’ll continue to host a new music showcase show.

“It’s a great opportunity to engage with a new community and learn about the amazing work the Forces do across the world,” he says.

“I feel so privileged to be part of the BFBS family. I was looking for a challenge and I’ve been blown away by the passion for the station and what we do.”

Jim was recognised in 2008 when he was awarded the Radio Academy PRS John Peel Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music Radio. Previous winners include Kenny Everett, Tony Blackburn and John Peel himself.

The Dundonian shares his own career highlights in the industry too: “I was the first presenter in the world to play some of Scotland’s biggest acts including Biffy Clyro and Amy Macdonald. I’ve twice surprised Amy live on stage at the legendary Barrowland in Glasgow to present her with sales discs.”

After starting out on work experience at MFR in Inverness in 1987, Jim moved to Northsound in Aberdeen and XFM Scotland. He’s also presented shows on BBC Radio Scotland, Clyde 1 and the Bauer network.

In addition to his new daily 6.30-10am show for BFBS Scotland, Jim will continue to write his weekly New Music column for The Scottish Sun and work on Amazing Radio.

“I’m probably best known as a new music broadcaster but I genuinely think that the music we play at Forces Radio BFBS is outstanding. It’s a class above the playlist fodder on some stations,” he adds.

“I’m really looking forward to meeting some interesting people with amazing stories to tell, engaging with the forces community, getting stuck in and learning more!”

BFBS Scotland is on 98.5FM in Edinburgh, 87.7FM in Inverness and Fort George and 1287AM in Glencorse.

]]>http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/jim-gellatly-joins-bfbs-scotland-for-breakfast/feed/0211591Christian O’Connell bids emotional farewell to listenershttp://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/christian-oconnell-bids-emotional-farewell-to-listeners/
http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/christian-oconnell-bids-emotional-farewell-to-listeners/#commentsFri, 18 May 2018 09:18:49 +0000http://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=211551An emotional goodbye sees the end of Christian O'Connell show on Absolute Radio as he departs for a new job in Australia.]]>

Five months after announcing his departure from Absolute Radio, Christian O’Connell has hosted his last show before heading off for a new job in Australia.

His final programme was full of emotion, content and memories of his 12 years hosting breakfast, firstly on Virgin Radio then Absolute Radio as it rebranded and changed ownership. His final song was Thankyou for being a friend by Andrew Gold, as he and Richie Firth said a very emotional and tearful goodbye.

Friends, colleagues and listeners have been sending good luck messages, as OC gets ready to move to Melbourne to present Breakfast on Gold FM from June 4th.

Christian thanked listeners and went on to say his final words: “This shows memory will fade and I understand that, and you shouldn’t feel bad about that, but it will not fade in my heart.”

His new sidekick and producer at Gold FM will be Cacklin’ Jack Post from the Hamish and Andy, reports Radio Today Australia. “It’s been a pleasure and a privilege to broadcast on Absolute Radio across the UK for the past 12 years to two million people, but I’m now looking forward to heading to Melbourne to start my new show on GOLD104.3, and my family is excited to live in such an exciting and vibrant city, and in a country that has more than three sunny days a year,” said Christian.

“Six years ago I broadcast uninvited into Australia from the UK with two chancers called Hamish and Andy, and from Monday June 4th I’ll be hosting my brand new breakfast show in Melbourne,” Christian added.

“After a lot of planning and preparation I am genuinely excited to be welcoming Christian and his family to Australia next week,” added ARN national CD Duncan Campbell.

“His internationally acclaimed show format has made him one of the world’s most awarded radio hosts and reinforces ARN’s commitment to delivering innovative and high-quality content to our audiences. Melbourne listeners haven’t heard anything like this before.”

]]>http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/christian-oconnell-bids-emotional-farewell-to-listeners/feed/3211551Paul Keenan appointed head of global radio at Bauerhttp://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/paul-keenan-appointed-head-of-global-radio-at-bauer/
http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/paul-keenan-appointed-head-of-global-radio-at-bauer/#commentsWed, 16 May 2018 12:15:47 +0000http://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=211474Changes at Bauer Media in Europe will see Paul Keenan, head of Publishing UK, serve as head of the global Radio Business.
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Changes at Bauer Media in Europe will see Paul Keenan, head of publishing UK, serve as head of the global radio business.

Paul will now supervise Bauer’s radio stations in Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland as well as the UK.

It’s all part of Bauer Media Group’s new reporting structure of its Publishing Business, which and introduces global responsibilities for Radio, New Business and Online Comparison Platforms (OCP). The Publishing Business in continental Europe will report to Jörg Hausendorf. He will also supervise a newly created global production and printing function.

Veit Dengler will assume responsibility for Radio and OCP in addition to his current accountabilities for the Publishing Businesses in UK, USA and Australia/New Zealand as well as New Business.

Witold Wozniak, who has served Bauer Media Group since 1999, will leave the company due to different opinions on the development of the Group and the appropriate level of integration.

Publisher Yvonne Bauer commented: “Witold Wozniak has not only established and grown the business in Poland and Eastern Europe but has also successfully developed the Radio and OCP Business. Bauer Media Group is grateful for his contributions and achievements. We wish him all the best.”

]]>http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/paul-keenan-appointed-head-of-global-radio-at-bauer/feed/1211474Christian O’Connell gets Radio Academy Goldhttp://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/christian-oconnell-gets-radio-academy-gold/
http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/christian-oconnell-gets-radio-academy-gold/#respondTue, 15 May 2018 12:09:30 +0000http://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=211420Absolute Radio's breakfast show presenter OC has been given a Gold Award from the Radio Academy.]]>

Absolute Radio’s breakfast show presenter OC has been given a Gold Award from the Radio Academy.

The honour was announced by Claire Sturgess during an interview at the Radio Festival on Tuesday, and presented by OC’s co-host Richie Firth.

The award adds to his numerous radio awards he’s won during his career to date, and to his induction to the Radio Academy Hall of Fame which he received in 2014.

Christian is leaving Absolute Radio after a 12-year stint on breakfast to join Gold FM in Melbourne.

He joined the station for breakfast when it was known as Virgin Radio as a replacement for Pete & Geoff, and has won almost a dozen Sony Radio Academy Gold awards along with six Arqivas.

Talking about "the David Cameron incident" @OC says he wasn't going to ask David political questions so they asked which side he'd sit if he was sharing a bath with Sam… "probably the taps, we can start the rumour it's because he likes the plug up his arse" #RADFEST18pic.twitter.com/VnN5IrIQhD

]]>http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/christian-oconnell-gets-radio-academy-gold/feed/0211420Simon Grundy celebrates 20 years at Sun FMhttp://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/simon-grundy-celebrates-20-years-at-sun-fm/
http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/simon-grundy-celebrates-20-years-at-sun-fm/#commentsMon, 14 May 2018 17:23:27 +0000http://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=211395Sun FM held a party for 350 listeners to help celebrate 20 years of Simon Grundy on the breakfast show.]]>

Sun FM held a party last week for 350 listeners to help celebrate 20 years of Simon Grundy on the breakfast show.

The show is now known as Simon and Danni in the Morning, after Danielle Moore joined the programme five years ago.

Simon Grundy, who’s also the Content Director at the Nation Broadcasting station, said: “I’m very proud of being at the helm of the heritage breakfast show in the North East, and also being involved in raising so much money for charity and numerous Christmas Toy & Easter Egg Appeals – thank you to everybody who still listens, and to those who don’t, tune in everyday and try to win £1,000 like Julie from Hetton did just the other week.”

Julian Carter, Managing Director of Sun FM: “Being the No.1 most listened to commercial radio station, and having the No.1 commercial breakfast show is a remarkable achievement for a proper local radio station in a very busy area with so many radio stations to choose from.

“Our listeners and clients love Sunderland and Sun FM.”

Sun FM was sold by UKRD last month, to Nation Broadcasting, who have yet to announce any plans they may have for the station.

]]>http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/simon-grundy-celebrates-20-years-at-sun-fm/feed/4211395Weekly show for Foxy and Giuliano at BBC WMhttp://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/weekly-show-for-foxy-and-giuliano-at-bbc-wm/
http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/weekly-show-for-foxy-and-giuliano-at-bbc-wm/#respondSat, 12 May 2018 23:00:43 +0000http://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=211387Former Free Radio breakfast presenters Foxy and Giuliano have signed up to a new weekly show together at BBC WM.
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Former Free Radio breakfast presenters Foxy and Giuliano have signed up to a new weekly show together at BBC WM.

John Fox and Giuliano Casadei will host the new programme each Sunday from 9am till midday, starting next week, 20th May.

Foxy comments, “It feels so good to be back. We’re really looking forward to having a laugh with listeners again across Birmingham and the Black Country.”

Giuliano adds, “Expect to be woken up with fun, laughter and of course some seriously great music! We are so looking forward to being back on the BBC and broadcasting to the brilliant listeners of the station.”

Sarah Harness, Editor of BBC WM comments, “It’s a great appointment for the station, the guys are well known across the region and return with even more enthusiasm than before! Listeners can of course expect great music, great laughs and all the news from across the West Midlands.”

Giuliano left the Free Radio Birmingham breakfast show he hosted since 2010 with Foxy, in 2016. Foxy also left a few months later and joined Signal 1 Breakfast with Jennie in Feb 2017. The pair have been freelancing at BBC WM this year.

]]>http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/weekly-show-for-foxy-and-giuliano-at-bbc-wm/feed/0211387Tributes paid to radio presenter Matt Aucklandhttp://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/tributes-paid-to-radio-presenter-matt-auckland/
http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/tributes-paid-to-radio-presenter-matt-auckland/#respondSat, 12 May 2018 20:56:35 +0000http://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=211392Matt Auckland, a well-known presenter and DJ in the Southampton area, has died at the age of 40.
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Matt Auckland, a well-known presenter and DJ in the Southampton area, has died at the age of 40.

Matt was a freelance presenter, working and helping at a number of radio stations in Hampshire including Unity 101 community radio and Voice FM. He hosted a syndicated show called the Global House Party and owned his own IT Solutions company. He also founded Sumo Radio – his own ‘digital broadcast media brand’ which played dance music online.

He had been battling cancer for the past year, and the front page story in Saturday’s local newspaper reports his funeral will be held at St Peter’s Church in Bishop’s Waltham on May 16 at 2pm.

Tributes have been paid by friends and colleagues on social media, and we’ve included a few below.

One of the most beautiful souls has sadly left us and I'm truly devastated. A man who has been nothing but a gentleman, he'd given so much time to others, a wonderful friend for nearly 20 years. I'll miss you @mattauckland more than you'll ever realise pic.twitter.com/CyS8N04uJg

Ferry FM is sad to learn our radio colleague Matt Auckland has passed away. When Ferry FM was being refitted a few years back, Matt was on hand offering advice and guidance and asked about the station over the years. https://t.co/zbx7C4P4D5

Beginning to feel much better now the fluid drain has been successfully inserted, thanks to the awesome team of doctors at the Southampton General. 3 bags of fluid drained, that’s over 4 litres gone. Taking an hour break before we continue. #cancersuckspic.twitter.com/GJGtYXjO56

A new Saturday afternoon show co-presented by Early Doors writer and actor Phil Mealey starts this weekend on BBC Radio Manchester.

The four-hour show from 2-6pm will be co-presented by BBC Introducing’s Natalie-Eve Williams.

The station says ‘Summer Saturdays’ will be a lively mix of quizzes, audience interaction and music for a feel-good afternoon. The new show will run up to and including 28th July.

Phil is the co-writer and associate-producer for the BBC sitcom Early Doors with Craig Cash and also acted in the series, playing the character Duffy. The cult TV comedy Early Doors is re-opened after 14 years – as a new stage show written by its creators and stars Phil and Craig. The much-anticipated show at The Lowry Theatre, Salford is already sold out.

Managing Editor of BBC Radio Manchester, Kate Squire, told RadioToday: “We’re sure our listeners will love the warm wit of Phil with our Natalie-Eve from BBC Introducing. Phil is a legend in Manchester for bringing us the fantastic series Early Doors and we’re really looking forward to having him present Summer Saturdays.”

]]>http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/early-doors-actor-phil-mealy-joins-radio-manchester/feed/1211381Dr Rock celebrates 25 years at BBC Radio Yorkhttp://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/dr-rock-celebrates-25-years-at-bbc-radio-york/
http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/dr-rock-celebrates-25-years-at-bbc-radio-york/#respondFri, 04 May 2018 09:11:04 +0000http://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=211270BBC Radio York presenter Charles White, who is also known as Dr Rock, is celebrating 25 years since he joined the station.
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BBC Radio York presenter Charles White, who is also known as Dr Rock, is celebrating 25 years since he joined the station.

Dr Rock, who lives in Scarborough, presents a weekly music programme every Sunday evening. A lifelong Rock and Roll enthusiast Dr Rock delves into his music archives to feature some classic Rock and Roll tracks on his show each week.

As well as the music, the show has featured a long list of influential and illustrious rock musicians over the last quarter of a century. The guest list includes: Mark Knopfler, Hugh Cornwell, Wilko Johnson and Rick Wakeman.

In addition, many internationally celebrated figures from the arts have also enriched the guest list including pop artist Sir Peter Blake, US designer Milton Glaser, playwright Sir Alan Ayckbourn, and the eminent historian Professor Sir Ian Kershaw. Dublin born Dr Rock, who is also the official biographer to the music legends Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis, has presented his show since late April 1993.

Talking about his 25 years on the air at BBC Radio York, Dr Rock said: “I had always wanted to be involved in radio and got my first break as a guest on ‘Any Questions’ hosted by David Jacobs. At the end of the programme he kindly stated I should be on radio.”

“It has been a great privilege over the past 25 years to have been able to interview so many great rock musicians and major figures from the arts, getting an insight into their talents and how their careers developed and their impact on 20th century culture.”

Joe Pignatiello, Editor at BBC Radio York, said: “Scarborough’s Dr Rock is a legend in North Yorkshire. His unrivalled Rock ‘n’ Roll knowledge, anecdotes and brilliant song choices have made his show enduringly popular.”

The Dr. Rock show on BBC Radio York is broadcast each Sunday evening at 6pm.

]]>http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/dr-rock-celebrates-25-years-at-bbc-radio-york/feed/0211270Chris Evans leaves Radio 2 early as mum dieshttp://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/chris-evans-leaves-radio-2-before-show-starts/
http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/chris-evans-leaves-radio-2-before-show-starts/#respondThu, 03 May 2018 08:36:19 +0000http://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=211235Chris Evans left Wogan House moments before he was due to start his BBC Radio 2 breakfast show today as he learned that his mother just passed away aged 92.]]>

Chris Evans left Wogan House moments before he was due to start his BBC Radio 2 breakfast show today as he learned that his mother just passed away at the age of 92.

Sports presenter Vassos Alexander stepped in at the last minute to host the show, lasting until 8.30 when Ken Bruce started his show an hour early.

In his first link, he explained the situation and read out a statement prepared by Chris. He said: “…But Chris isn’t here, this is Vassos. Chris has been here in fact but he had to go just before we came on air and he’s left me a little note to read out to you. Bear with me, this is a little bit difficult for me because we are talking about one of my best friends here.

He went on to read: “Good morning everyone. The reason I’m not with you today is because just before we came on air my mum passed away and I needed to go straight back home to be with the family. But it’s all OK, in fact, it’s very OK, mum needed to be at peace. Moreover, she deserved to be at peace, we’ve been ready for this for some time now and as she has throughout her life in death she’s brought us together.

“She was an incredible woman. Anyone who has ever met her will tell you that and ultimately there was no battle lost only a life won. Every single day. I’ll be back tomorrow. If mum had the first idea I might not have shown up today because of her she’d have been furious. I hope you have a lovely Thursday. See you tomorrow.”

BBC Radio 2 tweeted to say this morning’s show is dedicated to Chris and his family.

Chris will be back tomorrow, as Danny Baker, Louise Minchin, James Martin are live guests on the show tomorrow with Reef performing live.

Today's show is entitled: "So keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling because life’s a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about." pic.twitter.com/YqWQVnjFq4

]]>http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/chris-evans-leaves-radio-2-before-show-starts/feed/0211235RadioWorks expands local team in Carlislehttp://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/radioworks-expands-local-team-in-carlisle/
http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/radioworks-expands-local-team-in-carlisle/#respondWed, 02 May 2018 12:52:52 +0000http://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=211220RadioWorks Regional has recently expanded its team in Central Carlisle with a new appointment and an internal promotion.
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RadioWorks Regional has recently expanded its team in Central Carlisle with a new appointment and an internal promotion.

Latest recruit, Alex Martin, joins the team after more than a decade on the high street where he was manager of GAME in Carlisle and brings a passion for all things media following his Degree in Media Studies at the Cumbria Institute of Arts.

Alex joins the firm as it celebrates its 18th year in the city, and Group Business Director, Emma Hill, says: “It has been an exciting year already for the RadioWorks Regional team. This started earlier in the year with the expansion of our regional client services team and a promotion for Rebekah Jardine to the role of Account Manager, after joining the team in 2016.

“Rebekah is part of our loyal, committed and passionate team and her new role, alongside Alex’s recent appointment, allows RadioWorks to continue our long-term growth strategy and to further maximise the opportunity within the radio and digital audio landscape.”

RadioWorks works with over 300 UK commercial stations and a number of digital streaming partners. Their Regional office has been based in Carlisle since 2000, and they moved into their premises on Victoria Place in 2016.

]]>http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/05/radioworks-expands-local-team-in-carlisle/feed/0211220Lee and Dean to host special shows on Fix Radiohttp://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/04/lee-and-dean-to-host-special-shows-on-fix-radio/
http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/04/lee-and-dean-to-host-special-shows-on-fix-radio/#commentsThu, 26 Apr 2018 13:00:56 +0000http://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=211083TV comedy stars Lee and Dean are joining Fix Radio, as the station for builders and tradespeople celebrates its first birthday.]]>

TV comedy stars Lee and Dean are joining Fix Radio, as the station for builders and tradespeople celebrates its first birthday today.

The builders, who star in Channel 4’s new comedy show, will become Fix Radio presenters for special shows on both Bank Holiday Mondays in May.

Lee and Dean is the story of a bromance between two builders in Stevenage, which garnered critical acclaim and 1.5 million viewers.

The characters are the creation of writers and actors Miles Chapman and Mark O’Sullivan. As Lee and Dean on Fix Radio, they will play their favourite songs, indulge in their own kind of banter and give building “advice” to listeners’ questions. The shows will also be released as podcasts.

Programme Director Paul Chantler says: “We at Fix Radio just love Lee and Dean. They’re very funny and irreverent and suit us perfectly. We can’t wait to get them on the air. Advertising and sponsorship revenues for Fix Radio are strong and the business continues to be an attractive route to market for trade-focused brands across the UK.”

CEO Louis Timpany says: “Fix Radio has grown enormously in its first year and we now offer an important platform to the construction industry’s biggest brands. We have big plans for the future both to grow listening and advertising opportunities.”

In other news, Paul Burrell will shortly be taking over the station’s drivetime show, and the station has recently moved from its original studio in Battersea to a new building in Angel, Islington.

The Fix Radio Bacon Butty Tour is still on the road every day promoting the station to new listeners on building sites throughout London. The vans also visit clients to give out butties. So far nearly 20,000 hot butties have been distributed to promote the station.

]]>http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/04/lee-and-dean-to-host-special-shows-on-fix-radio/feed/1211083Dave Shearer to run Adelaide’s Fresh 92.7http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/04/dave-shearer-to-run-adelaides-fresh-92-7/
http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/04/dave-shearer-to-run-adelaides-fresh-92-7/#respondTue, 24 Apr 2018 08:29:01 +0000http://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=210836Adelaide’s Fresh 92.7 has appointed former UK radio boss Dave Shearer as the new general manager at the station.
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Adelaide’s Fresh 92.7 has appointed former UK radio boss Dave Shearer as the new general manager at the station.

“We’re delighted to have someone of Dave’s calibre on board at the helm of Fresh 2.0,” said station chair Paul Gordon. “Dave’s experience in programming and station management in Australia and throughout the UK has provided us confidence that he will be able to deliver the results we’re looking for.

“His appointment comes at a great time, as we celebrate the 20th year of Fresh 92.7 and steer the organisation into the next 20 years.”

Dave previously served as Programm Director for Nova 919.

“Fresh 92.7 has been a shining example of how to serve the youth of a great city for 20 years,” added Dave. “It’s an exciting time to be joining this excellent team and helping to drive new ideas and initiatives to help the next 20 years see even more success.

“I can’t wait to get started and work on some ideas that will help to make a real difference in Adelaide”.

Before leaving for Australia, Dave was Real Radio Programme Director in the North West and also worked at Red Rose, Wave 105, Hallam FM, Radio City, Key 103 and more. He started at Fresh 92.7 on Wednesday April 18.

]]>http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/04/dave-shearer-to-run-adelaides-fresh-92-7/feed/0210836LBC’s Steve Allen’s tribute to friend Dale Wintonhttp://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/04/lbcs-steve-allens-tribute-to-friend-dale-winton/
http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/04/lbcs-steve-allens-tribute-to-friend-dale-winton/#commentsThu, 19 Apr 2018 10:04:43 +0000http://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=210951LBC early morning presenter Steve Allen has dedicated an hour of his radio show to sharing stories and memories of Dale Winton.]]>

LBC early morning presenter Steve Allen has dedicated an hour of his radio show to sharing stories and memories of Dale Winton.

Dale died yesterday, aged just 62. He and Steve were close friends from the 1970s when they were both club DJs in London, before going on to work together on the United Biscuits Network station.

Dale went on to work at stations including Trent, Chiltern, Beacon and BBC Radio 2 as well as having a hugely successful TV career.

Listen below to our scoped aircheck from 4-5am today (19th April), where Steve talks openly about their friendship, Dale’s struggles in life and shares stories of eating out and holidaying together.

Later in the morning, Steve appeared with Nick Ferrari on LBC’s breakfast show to talk about Dale Winton – you can watch a video of the interview on the LBC website here.

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http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/04/radio-presenter-dale-winton-dies-aged-62/#commentsWed, 18 Apr 2018 20:46:56 +0000http://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=210909Former BBC Radio 2 and Radio Trent presenter Dale Winton has died at the age of 62.]]>

Former BBC Radio 2 and Radio Trent presenter Dale Winton has died at the age of 62.

His agent, Jan Kennedy, made the announcement on Wednesday evening, saying he passed away at his home earlier in the day.

“While we know many will share this terrible loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy at this time of grief,” she said.

Dale was a household name for his television presenting work, but had started out as a club DJ and radio presenter with United Biscuits Network before going on to a spell with Radio Trent in Nottingham in the late 1970s and early 80s. From there he went to Radio Danube, Radio Chiltern and in 1988 Beacon Radio for three years.

Following TV success with Supermarket Sweep and Pets Win Prizes in the 90s, he was given a slot on BBC Radio 2 – replacing Alan Freeman on Pick of the Pops in 2000. He presented the classic chart show for a decade, leaving when Tony Blackburn took over in October 2010. He subsequently sat in for Steve Wright and Liza Tarbuck on Radio 2 a number of times over the last five years or so.

For many years he presented the National Lottery In It To Win it quiz on BBC One as well.

Here’s a recording of Dale from Radio Trent in 1982

The radio industry has been paying tribute – here’s a selection of the reaction:

So sad to hear to hear Dale Winton has died. I met him several times and was an absolute gent. One of the nicest men you could meet. Started his career as a DJ, then onto Radio Trent in Nottingham for many years before huge national success came his way.

We are in shock…Just heard the news about Dale!From the moment I started in TV he was always good for advice,always a great laugh with a dig in the ribs and a wink! We will raise a glass tonight Dale . RIP.

Sad news about Dale Winton. He was grand company. In the early 80s, he was on Radio Trent, I was on Radio Nottingham. Morning rivals. He called us the Bette Davis and Joan Crawford of local radio. I’m not sure who was who though.

Radio producer Matt Vaughan will be taking part in the ITV primetime show Change Your Tune on Sunday 22nd April.

The show, created by Twofour who also produced Davina McCall’s This Time Next Year, sees tone-deaf contestants transformed into singing pros.

Change Your Tune challenges five terrible singers to improve their voices before performing in front of a live studio audience. The time-lapse format of the show means viewers will get to see the transformations from awful singer to polished performer in an instant.

The studio audience will score each performance and the level of improvement ultimately deciding who has “Changed Their Tune” the most.

Each week the winning contestant will walk away with £10,000.

Matt has been a presenter at many stations in the UK working for the UKRD and GWR group, his production work has been on GWR and UKRD stations, he also held the role as S&P production manager for the Heart Network. As a freelancer, he has voiced radio commercials for several brands and has created freelance production work for Radio Nova in Dublin and WLR FM in Waterford. He is now a station sound producer within BBC local radio.

He is also a blogger and vlogger for The Diet Journey with over 14,000 followers, which details his challenge to lose weight. He calls it “One Man’s journey to fight the flab”.

Matt told RadioToday: “I have always wanted to be able to sing, but have never found the time, with having a 20-month-old, working full time and vlogging takes up majority of my waking hours, so this was the perfect opportunity to have coaching from some of the industry’s best singing teachers to see if they could change my speak singing voice into something musical in which people could actually tell what I am trying to sing. Since somehow finding the time to travel to London for singing lessons, I have now relocated this to going to the gym to help my fitness ambitions.”

]]>http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/04/radio-presenter-and-imaging-producer-stars-in-new-itv-show/feed/0210830Radio manager and consultant Mark Briggs dieshttp://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/04/radio-manager-and-consultant-mark-briggs-dies/
http://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/04/radio-manager-and-consultant-mark-briggs-dies/#respondMon, 16 Apr 2018 21:17:37 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=210458Mark Briggs, a commercial radio founder, director, senior manager and consultant has died at the age of 49.
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Mark Briggs, a commercial radio founder, director, senior manager and consultant has died at the age of 49.

Mark died after a short illness and is survived by his wife and two teenage children.

During his career in radio, he was Head of Commercial Services at Capital Radio, Regional Managing Director of The Local Radio Company in the South
East of England, founding MD of Arrow FM and worked with a number of radio stations abroad.

In 2005 he set up United Radio with Paul Chantler, consulting with a large number of radio stations at home and around the world. Mark was one of the original supporters of RadioToday along with Paul, through their early sponsorship of the site via United Radio.

Paul Chantler told RadioToday: “Mark and I were consulting colleagues working on radio projects throughout the UK, Europe, India and Asia. He loved the commercial radio industry and was an expert on the business and sales side but he also retained a creative streak which served him well. We particularly enjoyed writing licence applications for stations and had some success in this sphere. He was great fun to work with and will be remembered as offering wise advice and for being a great character.”

He was more recently working in a strategic development role at a travel company and previously was Head of Channels and Services at FreeSat from 2008 – 2012.

Friend and colleague Rob Corlett, MD of Amplified UK Ltd and ex MD of hit40uk Ltd, wrote this tribute for RadioToday: “Mark had radio in his blood, from being a schoolboy wannabe ‘pirate’ in Hastings he loved the medium. He did all facets of the business, from voiceover, station management right through to Ofcom and international consultancy and while being a consummate professional, he did it all with an easy going manner and a cheeky and impish humour.

“It won him many friends who will be very sad that such a talented man has been taken from us at such a young age. Many condolences to his wife and two young children at this very sad loss.”